Planned Glasgow Parkhead train station 'could revolutionise match days for Celtic fans'

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A planned new train station for Parkhead could help thousands of Celtic supporters on match days. One Glasgow City Council officer put forward the idea of a railway station at Parkhead that could revolutionise travel in and out of Celtic Park for supporters.

Currently the nearest rail links are in Bridgeton, Dalmarnock and Carntyne.An old railway line nearby could also be transformed into a cycle path as part of new plans emerging to improve East End areas, reports Glasgow Live.Council manager Derek Dunsire showed councillors a map suggesting the new rail station could be located in the vicinity of Parkhead Forge.

The move would offer Celtic fans another way to travel to matches.A liveable neighbourhood document presented a proposal to “reopen Parkhead railway station and integrate into the community” as part of a “long term” plan, to have a “significant” impact.Mr Dunsire, council group manager of liveable neighbourhoods, said: “Following on from what was discussed in the (council’s) East End Strategic Development Framework (SDF) and City Development Plan we have highlighted the potential of a new Parkhead Railway Station.”The concept of a Parkhead train station is long-term aspiration among other schemes being proposed for the neighbourhood.An old railway line running through nearby Hogarth Park is to be transformed into a cycle route with draft concept designs ready.Mr Dunsire told councillors sitting on the environment, sustainability and carbon reduction city policy this week: “We are looking at the potential of cycleways and a more naturalistic carbon neutral approach to the management of the park.”He also said there is a possibility roads could be closed around the college in the area.Liveable neighbourhood plans